This chicken cacciatore is perfect for a lot of reasons. Yes, it's delicious, it's full of veggies, and it's hearty. However, one of MY favorite things about it is that it's simple. Because this chicken cacciatore is made in the slow cooker! I prepared this before leaving for work one morning and then once I got home, it was waiting for our family to devour!
Ingredients:
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts ( I used frozen)
- 3 Bell Peppers, sliced (You can use whatever colors you like!)
- 2 Onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 can of Pasta sauce
- 1 (14oz) can of Diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 can of water
- 1 bag of Egg Noodles (to serve with. You an also sub rice or mashed potatoes if you wish!)
Directions:
1. Pour your pasta sauce and tomatoes into the slow cooker and stir in your seasonings.
2. Add in your chicken breasts and nestle them into the sauce.
3. Toss your veggies into the slow cooker and add your water. Stir a bit to move things around. Set on low for about 8 hours.
Here's the final product....
Again, I decided to serve the chicken cacciatore over egg noodles because that's what sounded delicious to me. This was a nice hearty meal on a busy weeknight. Make this one soon! Enjoy!
Friday, April 11, 2014
Orange Crush Cake
I seen this recipe on someones Facebook feed and knew that I HAD to try it! I am so happy I did! This cake was so simple to make and the cake didn't even make it to the next day! Give this simple dessert a try soon and just like I was, you will be very pleased!
Ingredients:
- 1 Yellow Cake Mix
- 12oz of Crush Soda
- 1 container of Whipped Topping
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven per boxed mix directions and pour your mix into a bowl.
2. Measure out your 12 oz of pop and pour into your mix. Whisk together for about 30 seconds. (DO NOT add any eggs or oil! Just the pop and the dry mix!)
3. Spray a 13X9inch pan with cooking spray. Pour your mixture into the pan. Bake per box directions.
4. Once your cake is cooked through, allow your cake to cool completely. Once cooled, spread your whipped topping over the cake (or have your child do it. Free labor!)
Here's the final product....
Everyone's STILL asking when I'll make it again, lol. It's so simple, but it's absolutely perfect for a light dessert!
Ingredients:
- 1 Yellow Cake Mix
- 12oz of Crush Soda
- 1 container of Whipped Topping
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven per boxed mix directions and pour your mix into a bowl.
2. Measure out your 12 oz of pop and pour into your mix. Whisk together for about 30 seconds. (DO NOT add any eggs or oil! Just the pop and the dry mix!)
3. Spray a 13X9inch pan with cooking spray. Pour your mixture into the pan. Bake per box directions.
4. Once your cake is cooked through, allow your cake to cool completely. Once cooled, spread your whipped topping over the cake (or have your child do it. Free labor!)
Here's the final product....
Everyone's STILL asking when I'll make it again, lol. It's so simple, but it's absolutely perfect for a light dessert!
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Fried Zucchini and Yellow Squash
The other day at the grocery store, I was lucky enough to find some zucchini and yellow squash on clearance. Knowing I had to use them that day, I figured the absolute best way to eat them would be to bread them and deep fry them. After all, is there really any other way? ;-)
Ingredients:
- 2 yellow squash
- 2 zucchini
- Canola oil
- Flour
- Paprika, Pepper, and Parsley to taste
- Salt to sprinkle over fried veggies (optional)
Directions:
1. Wash your yellow squash and zucchini well and slice into coins, about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Pour some flour into a bowl and season with the paprika, pepper, and parsley. Bread your vegetables in the seasoned flour. Set aside until all of your veggies are breaded.
3. Begin warming your canola oil in a large skillet or electric skillet. Once it's hot, place your veggie coins into the oil and fry until browned on both sides. Remove and set on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Here's the final product....
Crispy, flavorful, and oh so sinfully delicious! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 yellow squash
- 2 zucchini
- Canola oil
- Flour
- Paprika, Pepper, and Parsley to taste
- Salt to sprinkle over fried veggies (optional)
Directions:
1. Wash your yellow squash and zucchini well and slice into coins, about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Pour some flour into a bowl and season with the paprika, pepper, and parsley. Bread your vegetables in the seasoned flour. Set aside until all of your veggies are breaded.
3. Begin warming your canola oil in a large skillet or electric skillet. Once it's hot, place your veggie coins into the oil and fry until browned on both sides. Remove and set on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Here's the final product....
Crispy, flavorful, and oh so sinfully delicious! Enjoy!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Loaded Mac N Cheese
My co-worker Anndrea gave me the idea for this recipe. I paired it with my baked mac n cheese and added some extra cheese. This is incredible and is a meal in itself! Try this one soon!
Ingredients:
- 1 16oz box of Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cans of Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 1 soup can of Milk
- 5 slices of thick cut ham, cut into cubes
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cups (give or take) of shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Begin by heating a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan. Toss in your ham, onion, and bell pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Saute until browned and set aside.
2. Now begin boiling your macaroni until done. I don't salt my water because the ham is pretty salty as it is. But you can if you want to. Boil until done, drain, and add back into pan.
3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Toss your two cans of cheese soup into your macaroni along with your soup can of milk. Stir.
4. Now add in your ham/onion/green pepper mixture. Toss in a half a cup of cheese and stir well to combine.
5. Add macaroni mixture to a 13X9inch pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with about 2 cups of your shredded cheese and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes are up, leave under the broiler for additional 2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned.
Here's the final product....
Once you try this, you'll crave it! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 16oz box of Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cans of Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 1 soup can of Milk
- 5 slices of thick cut ham, cut into cubes
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cups (give or take) of shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Begin by heating a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan. Toss in your ham, onion, and bell pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Saute until browned and set aside.
2. Now begin boiling your macaroni until done. I don't salt my water because the ham is pretty salty as it is. But you can if you want to. Boil until done, drain, and add back into pan.
3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Toss your two cans of cheese soup into your macaroni along with your soup can of milk. Stir.
4. Now add in your ham/onion/green pepper mixture. Toss in a half a cup of cheese and stir well to combine.
5. Add macaroni mixture to a 13X9inch pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with about 2 cups of your shredded cheese and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes are up, leave under the broiler for additional 2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned.
Here's the final product....
Once you try this, you'll crave it! Enjoy!
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Spicy Meatballs
These are perfect alone or with pasta and sauce, which is the most common way I serve them! They would also work with BBQ sauce!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef
- 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/2 of an Onion, diced finely
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Oregano
- 1 tsp. Basil
- 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Toss all of your ingredients into a large bowl. Using your hands, incorporate all ingredients into your meat. Don't over mix though!
2. Still using your hands, roll the ground beef into golf ball sized balls and place on a sheet tray.
3. Place your meatballs into the oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes. Test one to make sure it is completely done inside.
4. Toss meatballs into sauce and stir to coat. Serve with pasta.
Here's the final product....
Um...YUM! Enjoy! :-)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef
- 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/2 of an Onion, diced finely
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Oregano
- 1 tsp. Basil
- 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Toss all of your ingredients into a large bowl. Using your hands, incorporate all ingredients into your meat. Don't over mix though!
2. Still using your hands, roll the ground beef into golf ball sized balls and place on a sheet tray.
3. Place your meatballs into the oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes. Test one to make sure it is completely done inside.
4. Toss meatballs into sauce and stir to coat. Serve with pasta.
Here's the final product....
Um...YUM! Enjoy! :-)
Creamy Chicken Casserole
This dish can be served as a side or a main coarse. It's creamy, simple, and pretty tasty! We especially enjoyed the cracker topping! Try this one on a busy weekday evening!
Ingredients:
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped (or 6 tenders such as I used)
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 sleeve of Ritz Crackers
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped Garlic
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Chop up your cooked chicken and your onion. Toss into a bowl.
2. Add in your soup, sour cream, parsley, garlic, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Spread into a baking dish. Crush your crackers finely and sprinkle them over your chicken mixture.
4. Bake for 30 minutes until browned and heated through.
Here's the final product....
I served this aside some mixed veggies. It was super creamy and I will definitely be making it again! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped (or 6 tenders such as I used)
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 sleeve of Ritz Crackers
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped Garlic
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Chop up your cooked chicken and your onion. Toss into a bowl.
2. Add in your soup, sour cream, parsley, garlic, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Spread into a baking dish. Crush your crackers finely and sprinkle them over your chicken mixture.
4. Bake for 30 minutes until browned and heated through.
Here's the final product....
I served this aside some mixed veggies. It was super creamy and I will definitely be making it again! Enjoy!
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